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Selected Verse: 3 John 1:8 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 3Jo 1:8 |
King James |
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
We--in contradistinction to "the Gentiles" or "heathen" referred to, Jo3 1:7.
therefore--as they take nothing from the Gentiles or heathen.
receive--The oldest manuscripts read, "take up." As they "take" nothing from the Gentiles, we ought to take them up so as to support them.
fellow helpers--with them.
to the truth--that is, to promote the truth. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
We therefore ought to receive such - All of us ought hospitably to entertain and help such persons. The work in which they are engaged is one of pure benevolence. They have no selfish aims and ends in it. They do not even look for the supplies of their own needs among the people to whom they go to minister; and we ought, therefore, to help them in their work, and to contribute to their support. Doubtless, the apostle meant to urge this duty particularly upon Gaius; but, in order to show that he recognized the obligation himself, he uses the term "we," and speaks of it as a duty binding on all Christians.
That we might be fellow-helpers to the truth - All Christians cannot go forth to preach the gospel, but all may contribute something to the support of those who do; and in this case they would have a joint participation in the work of spreading the truth. The same reasoning which was applicable to that case, is also applicable now in regard to the duty of supporting those who go forth to preach the gospel to the destitute. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Ought (ὀφείλομεν)
See on Jo1 2:6.
To receive (ἀπολαμβάνειν)
The best texts read ὑπολαμβάνειν to support; i.e., to welcome with the provision of hospitality. Rev., welcome. The verb means, originally, to take underneath in order to raise. Hence, to support. Figuratively, to take upon the mind, to suppose, as Luk 7:43; Act 2:15 : to take up or follow in speech; hence to answer, as Luk 10:30.
Fellow-helpers to the truth (συνεργοὶ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ)
Lit., fellow-workers. The expression is explained in two ways: either fellow-workers with the teachers (τοιούτους such) in support of the truth; or fellow-workers with the truth. Adopt the latter, as Rev. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| To receive - With all kindness. The truth - Which they preach. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
We therefore ought to receive such - Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, and have professed the truth at the hazard of their lives, and the loss of all their worldly substance. Instead of απολαμβανειν, to receive, the most ancient and reputable MSS. have ὑπολαμβανειν, to take up, undertake for, or kindly receive.
Fellow helpers to the truth - And thus encourage the persecuted, and contribute to the spread and maintenance of the Gospel. |
7 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.